Alexie is a managing director in Deloitte LLP’s audit practice. She serves as the Denver Office Private Audit leader and leads the Denver Office Technology and Emerging Growth Practices. A University of Denver (DU) graduate with a BSBA in accounting and a Master of Accountancy, Alexie has spent her entire career with Deloitte, in both the audit and mergers and acquisitions practices. She is the chair of the DU School of Accountancy Advisory Board and serves on the Denver Scholarship Foundation Audit and Finance Committee. A 2022 Everyday Heroine Award honoree with a passion for education, Alexie previously served on the COCPA Women to Watch Committee, on the Board of Directors and as Finance Committee chair for Open World Learning, as chair of the Board of College Summit Colorado, and as president of the Alliance of Professional Women.

Jim’s broad experience includes forming a variety of business entities, business expansions, divestitures, mergers and acquisitions, and business closures. Now the principal of Jim Gilbert, CPA, LLP, he is passionate about supporting the CPA profession and helping his peers embrace technology to prepare for the ever-changing landscape of business and automation. In his two decades as a COCPA member, Jim has held a variety of volunteer positions, including as a founding member of the Technology Users Group, in which he remains active, and serving on the Board of Directors. He is a past chair of the AICPA’s CITP Credential Champions Group, AICPA CITP Credential Committee, and AICPA Engage Technology Planning Committee, and is a frequent speaker on technology matters. When he’s not working or volunteering, you’ll find Jim traveling, working out at the gym, and spending time with his family.

Tiffany’s love for accounting, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit and an enthusiasm for computers and technology, have driven her success as a full-time employee, long-term consultant, and small business owner. After 13 years as principal of her own small firm, Tiffany joined Wipfli LLP, where she ascended to a senior manager position in the Client Accounting Services department. Now back on her own as principal of Discovery Accounting LLC, Tiffany provides outsourced accounting services and serves as an outsourced controller, helping clients execute projects that support their organizational goals and initiatives. She serves as chair of the COCPA Emerging Professionals Initiative Committee (EPIC), where she puts to work her talents for building relationships and facilitating engagement among younger members of the CPA community.

Alicia Gelinas, CPA, is the COCPA president and chief executive officer. She leads the COCPA staff in delivering services and carrying out the COCPA’s mission – to help people thrive personally and professionally through service and connection. Alicia’s professional background includes stints in public accounting, teaching, consulting, and nonprofit finance. She first participated in Society activities as a student member before assuming the chief financial officer role, ultimately becoming the CEO in September 2022.